We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI – Afghanistan

Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers.

ROLE PURPOSE:
This position is based in SCI Afghanistan CO. Job holder will be based in the Radio Room and reports to the Security Officer or the designate. At this level, job holder works in a team under minimal supervision and is expected to produce organized and accurate reports and technical work, especially in case of security incidents. This job may require working different shifts and report for duty on short notice.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Safety and Security Officer
Budget Responsibilities: No

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   Operate Radio Room and all communications systems.
•   Coordinate with SCI security staff, to facilitate accurate and efficient security-related information flow following established standard operating procedures.
•   Responsible for monitoring and channeling all security communications including tracking of SCI vehicles and staff movement to ensure efficient 24-hour coverage of telecommunications services.
•   Produce regular and ad hoc reports including radio checks, SMS advisories, assist in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incidents and other information to staff to facilitate accurate, efficient and concise communication and information flow.
•   Create and maintain databases (e.g. lists of call signs, addresses, telephone numbers, wardens, etc.) to ensure accurate information is available at all times.
•   Follow established SCI security and safety emergency response processes and procedures, to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies.
•   Ensure that the SCI Security Management is always informed on location and movements of staff in area in accordance with established procedures.
•   Report any irregularities of Radio Room communications network to Security Officer.
•   Operate location tracking, monitoring, and emergency management systems.
•   Report results of radio checks to Security Officer.
•   Track daily movement of staff and maintain record sheet.
•   Manage Radio Room in event of emergency, announcing security advisories to inform staff of situation and immediately account for al staff as required.
•   Advise Transport drivers on any changes in local security restrictions.
•   Hourly tracking of staff road missions and convoys and update Security Officer of mission progress.
•   Provide efficient support and training to users on telecommunications equipment and procedures including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements, to ensure effective use of telecommunications equipment.
•   Daily check of Radio Room occurrence/incident logbook.
•   Assist in updating records as required.
•   Perform administrative functions in Radio Room.
•   Issue and receive vehicle keys, and office keys as required.
•   Monitor security cameras as required.
•   Maintain Radio Room filing system.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:
•   Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Afghanistan to ensure the objectives of your role and the country program are met.

Ambition:
•   Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children International resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace.

Collaboration:
•   Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children.

Creativity:
•   Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.

Integrity:
•   Other duties as directed.

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.

Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
•   High School graduate but bachelor’s degree is preferred with specialized skills and training in operation of radio communications equipment in a security environment.
•   Minimum 2 years of relevant radio operation experience at the national or international level is required. SCI experience is an advantage.
•   Good level of speaking and writing in English, Pashto, and Dari.
•   Ability to work under pressure.
•   Knowledge of Sat phone, HF, UHF and VHF radio operation.
•   Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel).

Desirable
•   Must be proactive, flexible, hard working with irregular hours.
•   Should be optimistic and a good listener.
•   Dedicated to work in the interest of Children regardless of ethnicity, colour, race, gender, or other biased preferences.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
•   Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, community, government, military, NGOs.
•   Flexible and work well under pressure.
•   Team building skills.
•   Ability to work under pressure and in challenging and complex environments.
•   A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children.
•   High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children.